Lung health impacted by frequent dust storms
As dust storms continue to hit El Paso, one after the other, local doctors say our lungs will struggle to recover from respiratory issues. UTEP…
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ABC-7 First Alert: 50 MPH gusts, blowing dust and sand
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for today’s strong wind gusts expected to reach 50 MPH and blowing dust and sand…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues – The winds crank up again Tuesday and Wednesday with blowing dust and sand.
Here we go again – our record windy and dusty season continues with additional days of this mess. Gusts will hit 50 mph tomorrow with blowing dust…
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Two men arrested after fight over party volume
Update (May 12, 2025): El Paso Police just announced the arrest of Michael Gary Myers, 56, and Ransford Julian Myers, 24, in connection with this…
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USDA suspends Mexican livestock over screwworm threat
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced last night the suspension of all live cattle and livestock…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Pope Leo XIV – Perspective from the Catholic Diocese and a Religious Studies Professor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From Chicago, to Peru, and now to The Vatican. An American is chosen as the leader of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve sale of bonds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners just authorized the issuance and sale of up to $155 million in Texas General Obligation (GO)…
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El Paso plans to build Public Safety Complex near airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso city council voted to move the planned Public Safety Complex to Global Reach Drive near the El Paso international…
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American found with 28.5 pounds of cocaine in Tornillo: CBP
TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP officials at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo seized 28.5 pounds of cocaine from a 25-year-old American…
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Crash involving police car injures two
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people suffered minor injuries in a crash involving a police car this morning. The crash happened at 10:11 AM on the…
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Scam Alert: Fake New Mexico toll road charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) just sent out a warning about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans.…
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El Pasoans in Rome react to Pope Leo the 14th’s first Mass
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In front of a crowd on around 100,000 people, Pope Leo the 14th delivered his first Mass. Among the crowd were El Pasoans…
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US and China announce agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days
Update: ABC-7 spoke to UTEP Economics Professor Tom Fullerton and Border Industrial Association CEO Jerry Pacheco, who both agreed that the tariff…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Mostly calm today, 40-50MPH gusts and dust return soon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we track our next wind event. Wind gusts are looking to peak between 40-50 MPH and…
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Person hit by car in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: All lanes are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person was hit by a car in Northeast El Paso early Monday morning. El Paso Fire says it…
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Man dragged during carjacking, police ask for community’s help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police need the public’s help in finding the person they say stole a truck and dragged the owner when he attempted to…
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Police respond to incident at Northeast Circle K, 1 injured
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Fire responded to the Circle K on Woodrow Bean and US 54 in Northeast El Paso about 8:30 p.m. Sunday after receiving…
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El Paso Police investigate incident, 2 seriously injured near Hanks HS
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two people received serious injuries after an incident reported near Hanks High School in East El Paso. El Paso Fire said…
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Local philanthropist receives honorary doctorate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Richard A. Castro, a local philanthropist and business owner received a prestigious recognition. Castro, is a well-known…
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151 physicians ready to serve the community
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The largest graduating class of any regional medical school walked across the stage Friday morning. 151 graduating…
Continue Reading ABC-7 First Alert: A nice Mother’s Day, windy and dusty Tuesday and Wednesday
We are on track for a nice Mother’s Day in the Borderland, highs in the upper 80s. We remain under a First Alert in preparation for a windy and dusty…
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Madres De La Frontera
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)- A decade long tradition along the border was slightly modified to allow families to see their loved ones. In the past the…
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Young chefs, smart choices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local health initiative is helping children make healthier choices by teaching them the basics of nutrition and cooking.…
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Celebrating mothers at the Mother’s Day Market
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today families gathered at Mother’s Day Market in celebration of this special day. Over the past 4 days, Penny’s market has…
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Applications open for 2025–26 Sun Court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Young women in El Paso have the opportunity to represent the Borderland as part of the 2025–2026 Sun Court. The Sun Court…
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Warm, calm weekend before winds return next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso and Las Cruces will see fair skies and warmer temperatures through the weekend, with highs climbing into the low to…
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Crews continue to contain Iron Fire
Update: As of early Sunday morning, May 11, the fire is now 92% contained. SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fire crews continue to make progress in…
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A mother & son bond built on basketball
EL PASO, Texas – Children like to thank their moms when they reach major milestones in life. From graduations to big life changes, and for student…
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32nd annual Stamp out hunger food drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH) in partnership with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) celebrated…
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May 11th calls for veterans to “Buddy Check”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On the 11th of every month the Texas Veterans Commission promotes a “Buddy Check.” It’s a day to remind Texas veterans to…
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